Jan. 27, 2014

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The Federal Aviation Administration has declared a no-fly zone around Nashville for about three hours Thursday afternoon, when President Barack Obama will be visiting the city.

The White House has said Obama will speak at McGavock High School on Thursday but hasn’t announced a time yet. But an email sent to pilots today by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association says the no-fly zone is in effect from about 1:15 to 4:30 p.m., indicating Air Force One will fly in and then back out of the city within a span of a few hours.

“A NOTAM has been issued that will restrict flight in the area during President Obama's planned visit,” the email says.